| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Date of Issue | October 14, 1963 |
| Year | 1963 |
| Quantity | 130,000,000 |
| Denomination |
5¢
|
| Denomination Value | $0.05 | Color | Blue and black on white paper |
| Issue Location | Washington, D.C. |
| Size | 0.84 x 1.44 inches (horizontal) |
| Postal Administration | United States |
| Condition | Name | Avg Value |
|---|---|---|
|
M-NH-VF
|
Mint - Never Hinged - Very Fine | View price |
|
U-VF
|
Used - Very Fine | View price |
The Department issued the 5-cent Science commemorative stamp at Washington, D.C., on October 14, 1963, during the 100th anniversary ceremonies of the National Academy of Sciences.
This stamp was designed by Antonio Frasconi, internationally known wood engraver and painter, who submitted the winning entry in a competition among five distinguished artists. The Globe and Cosmos are intended to suggest the vast breadth and different scientific fields represented in the National Academy of Sciences.